(A/N First of all I just want to apologize for taking so long. I had a lot of things to take care of. If you're reading this and still remember the plot line (as it has been so long) then thank you! I PROMISE you I won't leave you guys without a story for so long. So this time, I don't need to reach a certain amount of reviews. I will just write A LOT. I feel so guilty for neglecting this story for so long. But, as I blow the dust off my keyboard, I am ready to keep on writing! Enjoy! )
BPOV
The man I loved and his fiancée stood in the door way of my office. I stood there for a moment, and then I realized I should say something.
"Uh you must be Ms. Denali and -." I couldn't bring myself to say his name.
Then, a smooth voice came to the rescue. Saving me from yet another daily awkward moment.
"Mr. Cullen." Said my long lost dark angel. At that moment I wondered if he recognized me.
"Hello Bella." He said, locking his eyes with mine. Confirming any doubts I had in my soul that he had forgotten.
As I gazed longingly into his eyes, wishing that at this moment he could read my mind. Look past that glitch I had in my brain that prevented him from reading my thoughts. I wish he could hear me. He would hear the internal scream that was going on in my head. The screams were bumping and bursting against my skull! Declaring all the emotions I felt at that moment. These emotions told me so many things. They wanted me to do so many things. Kiss him, hit him, or just let myself collapse into his cool chest and cry. I wanted to do all these things at once. But more than anything. I wanted him to do the same.
As I forgot what planet I was on, Tanya let out a cough. And spoke.
"Do you guys know each other?"
Edward spoke, not removing his gaze from my eyes for a second. I could feel an electric charge buzz through my body to his. Connecting us in a long lost bond.
"Yes Tanya…love. We used to be friends in highschool." I noticed that he slowed at the word darling and friends. I was hoping that as badly as I desired it, he wanted to call me his love.
I decided that I should begin the show that I would have to put on for the next 2 months as I planned the wedding of Tanya's dreams to the man of my dreams.
"Oh yes Tanya, sorry to be so rude. I was just, well, shocked to see my good ole…buddy Edward Cullen. How long has it been Edward. What like 5 years?"
Actually 5 years 3 months 6 hours and 35 minutes. I thought to myself.
"Yes, something like that." Said Edward with my favourite half smile.
"Well, now that you two have caught up. Let's talk about something more important! My wedding!" Tanya excitedly clapped her hands together.
Cow.
Oh ya, that's why we were here. I had forgotten, as I had once again been caught in the trance of Edwards golden eyes. (A/N sorry the last chapter I said they were green. Thanks for catching that)
As I broke the gaze once again, I put back on the act of an A-list wedding planner. Let's do this. Plan the wedding for Tanya and Edward. I couldn't even trick myself to believe my fake enthusiasm.
"Oh Tanya, there is one thing you should know. Bella is the only human that knows our secret." Edward said.
"Oh my gosh! That's perfect!" Said Tanya in a squeal.
Then suddenly I remembered they were vampires. This would create many obstacles for the wedding. There couldn't be any sunshine for one. It's a good thing I was planning this wedding, because I could aid in creating a wedding that wouldn't put their secret in danger.
"Alright Tanya and Edward, what is your vision for this wedding?" I asked the couple as I returned to my seat behind my desk. I, Isabella Marie….Swan will plan Edward Cullens wedding. I will do it because I love him. For no other reason.
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BPOV
As I pulled my new Mercedes convertible into my parking space of mine and my husband's apartment, I kept reviewing the day's events in my head. I had just met Edward Cullen. It still seemed surreal, but I was just going to go with it.
My heels clacked on the cement floor of the parking garage as I headed towards the elevator that would take me up to the apartment. Though the parking garage was dungy, I preferred it over taking my car up to the front and getting the valet to park it. It seemed so unnecessary.
As the called elevator opened nobody else was in it. So as the elevator slowly escalated up to the 30th floor of the apartment building I decided to take advantage of the sound proof box I was confined in.
So I did something I haven't done for a while.
I screamed.
I screamed angrily for the hatred I felt for Edward Cullen for leaving me for five years, then showing up with his fiancée at my office.
I screamed at the stupidity I felt for marrying Kurt.
I screamed at how much I hated the stupid apartment building and how it was so overly fancy, when really, I would rather live in an old fixer upper that I would be allowed to roam around freely in my sweatpants.
But more than anything, I screamed in excitement. Excitement for the fact that I could once again see Edward Cullen's chiselled face. Feel his cool skin. Smell his scent. I was excited that for the first time in 5 years, I was in love again.
As the elevator doors opened on my floor, I felt a whole lot better. I could actually think straight. I walked down the marble floor to the big large door at the end of the hallway that I called home. There were so many things I disliked about this place. The large hallway that echo at every click of my heel, the overpowering door that was so unwelcoming, and most of all, I hated the life I lived beyond that door.
I opened the door, wondering if Kurt would be home yet. Luckily for me, as I opened the door the only sound I heard was our housekeeper Sonya grabbing her things to head home. I closed the door and set down my things as Sonya came up to me.
"Excuse me Sonya; did my husband Kurt call to say what time he'd be home at?" I asked, hoping she'd say never.
"Yes mam, all he said was 'late'". Sonya replied in her thick German accent.
"Thank you, you may be dismissed, go home early, say hi to your husband from me!"
"Will do mam'"
And with that, I was left alone.
Full of excitement I ran on the hardwood floor in my heels to the master bedroom. Letting myself slide into the walls when I turned the corners. Upon reaching the bedroom I looked around my shoulder just to make sure I wasn't being followed. Then I went into my walk-in closet to the far left corner. There I bent down and moved my pile of shoe boxes I left as a decoy to reveal a small old toy box I had from my room back home in Forks. I opened it to reveal my only supply of comfy clothing. Happily, I picked out my baggiest old sweatpants and sweater, then, out of my normal routine, I dug deeper. I knew what I was looking for, and once I found it I froze. I pulled out a large deep blue sweater. Just the colour was a reminder of him. So, for the first time in 5 years, I slid on that old blue sweater.
I was in my clothing I would wear only while Kurt wasn't home, as he deeply disapproved. I was happy. So to complete my usual "While Kurt's away" routine, I ran into the kitchen. The counters glimmered in expensive over the top granite. I slid on my socks over to the freezer, and behind the cabbage rolls, way in the back, is my only tub of Ben&Jerry's ice cream. I ripped open the lid and took a spoonful, and for a moment, I was full of complete bliss.
Then my phone in my pocket began to vibrate.
I looked at the unknown number on the display, but answered it anyways.
"Hello Isabella Swan..I mean Brandon"
I cringed at the mistake hoping it wasn't a friend of Kurt, or worse Kurt himself.
When I heard his voice I almost dropped my cell phone.
"Hello Bella." He said and gave a slight chortle before adding the last part "Swan."
"Um no Edward, it's Brandon, but I just forgot. I mean no I didn't forget, I…uh…well..it was a common mistake.."
He cut me off before I could further embarrass myself. "Don't worry, I'm sure it's a common mistake."
I could just vision him talking on the other end of the line smiling at my awkwardness.
"So Edward, why did you call? Well, not that I'm not ecstatic to hear from you." I asked.
"It's funny Bella, I was wondering the same thing. I guess, I just wanted to hear your voice."
My heart melted, and I felt hope.
Then he continued "But, um, of course we have some catching up to do, as, uh friends of course. Because we are friends. Or at least I hope we can be friends."
And just like that the hope disappeared.
I hoped he didn't hear the disappointment in my voice. "Ya sure."
"So, maybe would you like to go get a cup of coffee or something tomorrow?" He asked
"I thought you don't drink or eat." I said smiling.
"Oh ya, that whole vampire thing. I forgot. Would you like to just go for a stroll or something?"
"Ya, of course. Tomorrow is Saturday, so just, text me when you want to meet."
"Sounds. Perfect."
Then just as fast as that perfect moment arrived, it disappeared. I heard the front door being opened with a key.
Kurt.
I had to change before he saw me. I just had to.
"Edward I have to go, I just have to …text me."
Then I hung up. I never moved so fast in my life, I threw the icecream in the freezer, ran down the hall, occasionally slipping in my socks. Then I threw my clothing off and into my box behind the other boxes. Then Kurt came into the room.
There I was, standing in my underwear. Crap.
"Well hello to you too Isabella." Said Kurt as he appraised me standing in my underwear.
"I'm sorry, I was just changing into something more comfortable." I quickly changed into some pyjamas trying to avoid giving Kurt any ideas. Though they were comfortable, they weren't as comfy as my sweats would've been. But Kurt absolutely throws a fit when I wear anything slobby. Apparently I have to portray a certain image as he is a Wall Street Broker. I guess I shame him. That makes me sad.
Though I do not love him, I still care for him. So as I climb into the bed to join Kurt, I try to erase any thoughts I had about rekindling any old flame with Edward.
That was until he texted me a 5 in the morning with a text saying "I'm by your car in the parking garage. Meet me."
It was like my heart began to flitter again and come back to life.
I knew the only thing I wanted was Edward.
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